Definition

Describing something that shows a change in color or appearance under different lighting conditions, or refers to different compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structures.

Example

The artist used metameric colors to create a painting that changed its appearance in different lights.

Conversation

Did you know that some colors can look different under various lights?

Yeah, that's called metameric color change, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how our eyes perceive colors.

Totally! It's like a whole different world depending on the lighting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metameric → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning change or beyond) and "meros" (meaning part). The word "metameric" refers to something that changes in parts or has different parts that can appear similar under certain conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'change' ('meta-') and 'part' ('meros') to remember that 'metameric' describes something that has parts that can change or appear similar.

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